Activities and fun for kids
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has left many kids without the structure and guidance of their much needed oh, so missed teachers. For parents/caregivers everywhere looking for some creative ways to keep your children engaged, learning, having fun and (most important!) busy, here are some links to resources we've found and are using with our own kids during this stressful and trying time. Some are fun and crazy, some are educational, but all will fill the need to stay busy and provide you and your kids some lasting memories.
Thank you to anyone who has sent us resources, and to those willing to share free material. We are all in this together.
Printable energy activities from Colorado Life Magazine: www.coloradocountrylife.coop/creative-projects-for-kids/
Electrical safety tips quiz and home electrical safety checklist: https://www.touchstoneenergy.com/safety
U.S. Energy Information Administration energy kids games and activities: https://www.eia.gov/kids/games-and-activities/
Games, activities and movies about how to stay safe around electricity: http://eec.electricuniverse.com/louie-s-space.html
Disaster preparedness coloring book: https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/color.pdf
Science fair experiments: https://www.eia.gov/kids/for-teachers/science-fair-experiments/
OKIE811 (call before you dig) youth activities: LINK
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking and growing from Scholastic Learn at Home: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?caching
Free online events and activities for kids at home from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/free-online-events-activities-kids-at-home-coronavirus
Printable homeschool schedule: https://imaginationsoup.net/printable-home-school-schedules-kids/
FUN! Glow sticks dancing: Facebook link
18 at-home ideas to keep kids busy and entertained: Link from Buzzfeed
Social-emotional learning resources: Link from Generation Mindful
Activities to do with your kids, or for older kids:
Electrical safety and energy efficiency podcast: Podcast
Touchstone Energy Cooperative Home Energy Adventure: https://adventure.touchstoneenergy.com/
U.S. Energy Information Administration energy kids teacher guide: https://www.e-smartonline.net/safeelectricity/eia/index.html